Italian Recipes
Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Crispy, juicy chicken cutlets with a Parmesan crust that bring deep-fried flavor while the air fryer keeps your summer kitchen cool with no heat from the oven.
Creamy Polenta With Parmesan
Lush, spoonable polenta enriched with milk, butter, and salty Parmesan, finishing silky with a gentle kick of black pepper.
Creamy Pumpkin Fettuccine
Silky pumpkin-kissed fettuccine cloaked in a creamy, garlicky sauce with nutmeg and Parmesan that hugs every strand like it was meant to be.
Creamy Garlic Shrimp
Velvety garlic cream blankets juicy, paprika-kissed shrimp with a bright white wine and Parmesan finish.
Chicken Carbonara
Silky, peppery carbonara clings to al dente spaghetti with smoky bacon and juicy chicken in a glossy sauce made without a drop of cream.
Bowtie Pasta With Ham (Kid-Friendly Lunch Box Idea)
Buttery, glossy bowties studded with tender ham and Parmesan that hold up like a champ in a kid’s lunch box.
Creamy Garlic Pesto Chicken
Silky garlic-pesto cream cloaks juicy seared chicken and burst tomatoes with salty Parmesan heat and a little New York attitude.
Soft Amaretto Cookies
Pillowy-soft, amaretto-kissed cookies with buttery almond perfume and a delicate crackly sugar crust.
Chicken Ricotta Meatballs
Pillowy chicken ricotta meatballs simmered in a garlicky tomato-butter sauce with basil, Parmesan, and a subtle kick of heat.
Caramelized Apple & Ricotta Crostini
Buttery caramelized apples over airy lemon-kissed ricotta on crisp, olive-oiled crostini, with warm cinnamon, maple gloss, and a sneaky crack of black pepper that keeps it from tasting like dessert.
Tuscan Crockpot Chicken and White Bean Stew
Cozy Tuscan vibes in a bowl with juicy chicken thighs, creamy cannellini, and sun-dried tomato punch swimming in a garlicky, herb-laced broth.
Grilled Chicken Margherita
Juicy grilled chicken bathed in garlicky basil pesto, crowned with molten fresh mozzarella, and finished with sweet-tart balsamic tomatoes; a forever favorite chicken breast recipe in my kitchen.
Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
Crisp, golden eggplant cutlets layered with bright garlicky tomato sauce and melty vegan cheeses for a craveable, saucy crunch in every bite.
Creamy Cacio E Pepe (Fettuccine with Cream and Pepper)
Silky, pepper-forward fettuccine cloaked in a luxe cream and cheese emulsion that clings to every strand and hums with fresh-cracked heat.
Gluten-Free Pesto Rigatoni
Silky, emerald pesto clings to bouncy gluten-free rigatoni with a glossy, cheesy finish and a bright kiss of lemon.
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto
Silky pumpkin-kissed risotto with nutmeg warmth, Parmesan gloss, and a clean snap of white wine and black pepper.
Baked Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole
Creamy, garlicky Alfredo swaddles tender chicken and perfectly al dente penne under a bubbly, golden mozzarella lid that hits like a warm hug after a long New York day.
Creamy Pesto Rigatoni Pasta
Lush, velvety rigatoni draped in a bright basil pesto cream that clings to every groove and hums with garlic, Parm, and toasted pine nuts.
Grilled Peach and Burrata Arugula Salad
Smoky-sweet grilled peaches tangled with peppery arugula and creamy burrata, finished with a slick balsamic vinaigrette that makes every bite sing.
Tuna Spaghetti
Silky spaghetti with lemony, garlicky tuna and herbs in a glossy, salty-savory sauce that hugs every strand.
Vegan Butternut Squash Crostini With Maple-Balsamic Drizzle
Golden roasted butternut and creamy vegan ricotta ride on crisp crostini under a glossy maple-balsamic glaze that hits sweet, tangy, and savory in one bite.
Gluten-Free Garlic Butter Parmesan Spaghetti
Silky, garlicky strands of gluten-free spaghetti glossed in buttery Parmesan, bright lemon, and a whisper of heat for that classy, cozy New York comfort bite.
Vegan Creamy Polenta
Silky, spoonable polenta swirled with almond milk, vegan butter, and nutritional yeast for deep corn sweetness and lush, cheesy vibes without the dairy.
Marry Me Chicken
Creamy, garlicky sun-dried tomato sauce clings to juicy golden-seared chicken in a one-pan stunner that smells like love and tastes like trouble.
Air Fryer Tortellini With Marinara Sauce
Crispy, golden tortellini with a bubbling cheesy center and a punchy marinara that will make you reach for one more, then another.